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Dear Customer, WARNING: Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD video recorder. Before TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE use, please read the safety information and precautions to THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ensure safe use of your new unit.

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding INSTRUCTIONS If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.

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SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, change in performance and you are unable to restore normal or table.

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(10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Trade Name: When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp. considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of Address: 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N.J. 07470 these batteries must be followed strictly.

Features of this unit This unit allows you various types of playback and recording because this unit has two tuners. Record programs on both DVD deck and VCR deck simultaneously Operate the DVD deck while recording on the VCR deck Start recording on the DVD deck.

You can use discs with the following logos for playback only. Recording and playback may not be performed depending on the characteristics and condition of the disc used, leading to unsatisfactory results. Using discs manufactured by JVC is DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD recommended since they have been tested to be compatible with this unit.

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DISC INFORMATION Recording Medium And Format When switching from the first layer to the second layer of double- layered DVD VIDEO discs, the image and sound may be momentarily distorted. This is not a malfunction. DVD-RAM DVD-AUDIO discs compatible with DVD video players can be played. Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as possible Super Audio CDs (SACD) compatible with conventional CD players on a disc.

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DISC INFORMATION DVD VIDEO Marks Audio CD/Video CD Typically, Audio CD discs are divided into separate tracks each Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its containing one song. Each track is assigned a number. For packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and example, the third track is Track 3.

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DISC INFORMATION Placing A Disc Care And Handling Of Discs Opening the disc tray How to handle discs Press x (OPEN/CLOSE) to open the disc tray. When handling a disc, do not touch the surface of the disc. Since discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged.

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INDEX Front Display Panel A Disc Type Indicator J Repeat Mode Indicator ( /1/A–B) pg. 34, 49 When a disc is loaded, the type of the disc is indicated. Select Repeat Playback mode on the on-screen bar. “ ”: Whole disc is played back repeatedly. Disc Status Indicator It also lights up during the Repeat Playback on the When a disc is running, the disc marks rotate.

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INDEX On-Screen Display (DVD deck) When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “AUTO” and ON SCREEN on the remote control is pressed, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. To clear the operational indicators, press ON SCREEN twice. A Disc Display H Clock Display I Bar Meter Display Displays the type of the disc loaded on the disc tray.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 8 AV Connection Basic Connection To connect to a TV with AV input connectors — A Perform A – B in “RF Connection”. B Connect an optional audio/video cable between the AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT connectors on the rear panel of the unit and the Antenna or Cable TV’s audio/video input connectors.

INITIAL SETTINGS Connect the antenna cable to the unit. ( pg. 17) Then connect Plug & Play Set the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn on the unit. The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically. Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set “LOADING”...

INITIAL SETTINGS On-screen Language Set Language This unit offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3 different languages. Turn on the unit. Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). the unit.

INITIAL SETTINGS NOTE: Clock Set If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug & Play function, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system.

INITIAL SETTINGS Manual Channel Set Tuner Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. Turn on the unit. Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). the unit.

The Controller is not supplied with this unit. It can be requested by INPUT connectors and the cable box to your unit’s VHF/UHF IN mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is (DVD) connector via antenna splitter. included with the accessory package.

INITIAL SETTINGS Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on Monitor Set (DVD Deck Only) the unit. Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. You can select the monitor type depending on the TV used when Press w e to select “FUNCTION SET UP”, then press ENTER.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK To play back an MP3/JPEG disc, see “Playback With MP3/JPEG Basic Playback Navigation” ( pg. 61). Load a disc. For details, refer to “Placing A Disc” ( pg. 11). Pressing 4 also closes the disc tray. Playback begins automatically if an auto-playback DVD disc is loaded.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Locating The Start Point Of The Item Or Skip The Item Playback Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Press 2 or 6 during playback. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Pressing 6 locates the start point of the item or skips the item for Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on the forward direction, then resumes playback.

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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback NOTES: “DISC RESUME” setting works on DVD VIDEO, VCD and already finalised DVD-R/DVD-RW (video mode) discs. For other types of discs, the function under “ON” setting will be applied even if “RESUME” is set to “DISC RESUME”. ( pg.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Audio Channel Selection It is called “Live Memory Playback” to start playback of the program being recorded, with a time-lag between a recording point and a playback point, as shown in the figure below. Current playback point When playing discs on which you recorded stereo programs, you (Live Memory Playback) can choose the desired audio channel.

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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Overview Of Live Memory Playback You can play back a program you are recording from the beginning while continuing to record or timer record onto a DVD-RAM disc. This is called “Live Memory Playback”. (Recording screen) (Live Memory Playback screen) To start Live Memory Playback, press 4 to play back from the...

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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Display During Live Memory Playback During recording, you can watch at your will what was previously recorded or is currently being recorded. It is possible to perform freely normal playback operations (forward/reverse high-speed search and variable-speed search) within the range of the red or blue bar on the TV screen.

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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Buttons To Be Used During Live Memory Playback Pressing once pauses playback (still picture playback). Pressing repeatedly advances the still picture frame by frame. ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ●...

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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Simulated Surround Effect Press the number keys to enter the desired item number, then press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected section. Examples: A To select track 5, press the number key “5”. It is possible to get a simulated surround effect from your stereo B To select track 15, press the number key “1”...

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK B To select track 15, press the number key “1” and “5”. C To select track 25, press the number key “2” and “5”. If you have specified a wrong selection Press CANCEL. The last selection is erased. Or press CLEAR (8).

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Press the number keys to enter the same password as in Parental Lock step 8 above, then press ENTER. Press SET UP twice to complete the setting. NOTE: Remember your password, or make a note of it. This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which contain To Change The Settings violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK NOTES: Basic Recording It is recommended to format a DVD-RAM disc before use if you use the disc on this unit for the first time. When using a brand-new DVD-RW disc, format the disc either in VR mode or in Video mode.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Instant Timer Recording (ITR) Recording Features This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the unit off after recording is finished. Press 7 on the unit to start recording. Press 7 again to engage the ITR mode.

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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Free Rate Function NOTES: You can program this unit to timer-record, regardless of the disc To record the entire program, the unit automatically set the remaining time. When the disc remaining time is not enough, appropriate recording mode depending on the combination of the recording may stop in the middle of a program.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Press w e to select “STOP”, then press rt to set the desired On-Disc Timer Programing stop time. Each press of rt advances/goes back the stop time in 1-min. increments. To advance/go back the stop time in 30-min. increments, press and hold rt.

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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK How Discs Are Overwritten (Example 1) To record a 1-hour serial drama every Friday in SP mode Overwritten Overwritten Blank The first program is The second program is overwritten by the third. overwritten by the forth. (Example 2) To record a 15-minute serial drama every morning in XP mode (Example 3)

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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Program’s information on the front display panel You can check the details of the programs even when the power DVD TIMER (#) is turned off. (It is necessary that the Power Save mode VCR/DVD pg. 74) is disengaged or the unit is not in timer standby mode.) However, it is not possible to cancel or change the CANCEL program’s setting.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Automatic Satellite Program Recording Make sure the DBS receiver is connected to the unit’s AUDIO/ VIDEO INPUT (L-1) connectors. (DVD Deck Only) Program the timer on the DBS receiver. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit.

OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label Basic Playback side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the unit. Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. Turn on the unit.

OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK High-Speed Search Playback Features During playback, press 5 for forward high-speed search, or 3 for reverse high-speed search. ● Each press of the button increases the search speed for each ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). direction.

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OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Next Function Memory Soundtrack Selection The Next Function Memory “tells” the unit what to do after Your unit is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the unit is in the Stop R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Basic Recording Recording Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Instant Timer Recording (ITR) Second Audio Recording This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours This unit’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the unit off after TV Sound broadcast.

OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Press REC MODE to select the desired recording mode. Or VCR Plus+ Timer Programing ® press w e to select “SP/EP”, then press rt to select the desired recording mode. You can program this unit to timer-record as many as 8 programs. Press ENTER to complete timer programing.

OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Press REC MODE to select the desired recording mode. Or Manual Timer Programing press w e to select “SP/EP”, then press rt to select the desired recording mode. You can program this unit to timer-record as many as 8 programs. Press ENTER to access the Program Check screen.

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OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK When Programs Overlap Each Other If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” VCR TIMER (#) appears, you have another program overlapping the program you VCR/DVD have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will CANCEL start blinking.

NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Using Library Database DVD Navi system, you can easily modify Library Database DVD Navi registered information, edit the program or play list, as well as search for the beginning of each program. About registration of information The following information is automatically registered for each program when ordinary recording or timer recording is performed, then stored in an area specified on the unit.

NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Scan For Beginning(s) Of Program(s) Modify Original Information Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

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NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Modify Program Name Delete Program You cannot record any more with Library Database DVD Navi once Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Modify Index” ( pg. 56) before the registered programs on the disc reach 99 programs. Deleting continuing.

NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Press w e to select “PREVIEW”, then press ENTER to preview Modify Play List Information the play list. Press w e to select “EXECUTE”, then press ENTER. The play list is created. To modify the points A Press w e to select “CLEAR”, then press ENTER.

NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Play Back Play List Find the point where you want the moved scene to begin, then press ENTER with the arrow on “IN”. The edit-in time is fixed and the elapsed playing time starts counting again. Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Create Play List”...

It is not possible to register discs used for On-Disc Timer Programing. pg. 43) It is not possible to register discs formatted on devices other than JVC’s DVD recorders. It is not possible to register discs recorded on devices other than JVC’s DVD recorders.

NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Press w e to select the desired Playback With MP3/JPEG Navigation group, then press ENTER. For MP3 Playback The tracks in the selected group appear. For JPEG Playback This unit can play back discs that MP3 sound files and JPEG The images in the selected group image files taken with digital still cameras or other devices are appear.

EDITING For DVD deck Tape Dubbing (From VCR To DVD) Load a recordable disc. For VCR deck Dubbing An Entire Cassette Load a cassette you want to dub. Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on Because this unit includes both DVD deck and VCR deck, you can the unit.

EDITING For DVD deck Manual Dubbing (From VCR To DVD) Load a recordable disc. For VCR deck Dubbing A Part Of A Cassette Load a cassette you want to dub. Press VCR] to select the dubbing direction. You can dub the selected scenes on a tape to the DVD disc, “VCR]”...

EDITING For DVD deck Disc Dubbing (From DVD To VCR) Load a disc you want to dub. For VCR deck Dubbing An Entire Disc Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on Because this unit includes both DVD deck and VCR deck, you can the unit.

EDITING For DVD deck Manual Dubbing (From DVD To VCR) Load a disc you want to dub. For VCR deck Dubbing A Part Of A Disc Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. Press }DVD to select the dubbing direction. You can dub the selected scenes on a tape to the DVD disc, “}DVD”...

EDITING Connect a camcorder or DV equipment to the DV IN connector DV Dubbing (DVD Deck Only) on the unit’s front panel. Load a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc on the unit. You can dub programs from a camcorder or DV equipment Press CH +/– to set the channel to “DV DUBBING”. connected to the unit with a DV cable.

EDITING Edit From A Camcorder Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Make connections. You can use a camcorder as the source player and your unit as the A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector: recording deck. — connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector: unit’s AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors on the front panel.

EDITING Edit To Or From Another Recorder Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Make connections. You can use your unit as the source player or as the recording A When recording on DVD deck deck. 1) If the another recorder has no S-VIDEO connector, connect the NOTE: unit’s AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT connectors to the audio/video output When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its...

EDITING Connect the unit and a digital audio device using either an Digital Audio Dubbing optional optical cable or an optional coaxial cable. Place a disc on the unit and load an MD on the connected digital You can dub selected audio from a DVD or Audio CD disc to a audio device.

Remote control 1/2/3/4 Code Switching 0 – 9 The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video units independently. Each of the units can respond to one of four codes (1, 2, 3 or 4). The remote control is preset to send 3 code signals because your unit is initially set to respond to 3 code signals.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connect the unit and a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder with built-in DTS using either an optional optical cable or an optional coaxial cable. Or An Amplifier With Built-in DTS NOTES: For Dolby Digital sound, set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT”...

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS VIDEO IN/OUT 8 GRAY BACK — OFF / ON When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all grey 8 MONITOR TYPE — 4:3LB / 4:3PS / 16:9 AUTO / 16:9 FIX when receiving a channel not in use. You can select the monitor type depending on the TV used when NOTE: you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 8 VIDEO STABILIZER — ON / OFF When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder. NOTES: ● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”. ●...

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Guide Channel Number Set Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ® Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on The VCR Plus+ programing system assigns a VCR Plus+ guide the unit. channel to the TV channels and the cable channels. These guide Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Format A DVD-RAM Disc Format A Disc (DVD Deck Only) Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. Press rt w e to select “DVD SET UP”, then press ENTER. Some DVD-RAM/RW discs are unformatted.

Although DVD-R/RW discs finalized on this unit become playable on DVD players compatible with DVD-R/RW discs, some discs still may not play, for which JVC cannot take responsibility. Marked points marked before finalizing will be deleted, and programs will be divided automatically into “chapters” approximately every 5 minutes.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Scan Mode Set Tray Lock (DVD Deck Only) If you connect the unit and TV with Component Video Connection You can lock the disc tray to prohibit the unwanted disc ejection by pg. 17), you can select the scan mode from two modes: children.

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TROUBLESHOOTING Playback (DVD Deck) Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can solve the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily solved, and this can save you the trouble of sending your unit off The DVD deck can not be operated.

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TROUBLESHOOTING Initializing (DVD Deck Only) On-screen Message (DVD Deck Only) Malfunction occurs on the unit. MEMORY IS FULL NOTHING MORE CAN BE REGISTERED IN THE LIBRARY ]Press 1 to turn off the unit, press and hold 1, then press 8 IF YOU DELETE UNNECESSARY TITLE INFORMATION, for two seconds or more.

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TROUBLESHOOTING PLUSCODE NO. ERROR COPY PROHIBITED CONFIRM PLUSCODE NO. THEN RETRY CAN NOT PLAY An invalid VCR Plus+ number has been input. ( pg. 41) The unit has detected invalid contents at the start or in the middle of playback. GUIDE PROGRAM IS NOT SET SELECT CHANNEL YOU WANT TO RECORD THE i.LINK DEVICE THAT YOU HAVE CONNECTED IS NOT...

GLOSSARY 8 Aspect ratio 8 Multiangle The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The By recording multiple scenes progressing at the same time in a horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, and that of single title, the user can select view angles.

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WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period.

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TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS JVC PRODUCT. WE WANT TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE A PERFECT EXPERIENCE. NEED HELP ON HOW TO HOOK UP? NEED ASSISTANCE ON HOW TO OPERATE? NEED TO LOCATE A JVC SERVICE CENTER?